Design and Build a Machine to Stop an Egg from Breaking

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on designing and building a machine to prevent an egg from breaking when dropped from a third story using only 100 straws and a meter of tape. Participants emphasize the importance of testing and iterating on designs to achieve the best results. Key strategies include utilizing the straws' bending properties and ensuring a stable structure to absorb the impact. The consensus is that creativity and thorough testing are essential for success in this physics challenge.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic physics principles related to force and impact
  • Familiarity with structural design concepts
  • Basic knowledge of material properties, specifically the flexibility of straws
  • Experience with iterative design and prototyping processes
NEXT STEPS
  • Research techniques for impact absorption in engineering design
  • Explore the principles of structural integrity and stability
  • Learn about prototyping methods for testing designs quickly
  • Investigate the physics of free fall and its effects on different materials
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for students in physics classes, educators looking for hands-on project ideas, and anyone interested in engineering design challenges.

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In physics we have about a week to come with a design and build a machine to stop the egg from breaking.
It will be launched from the third story
We only can use the materials the teacher ( about 100 straws and a meter of tape)
THATS ALL WE GET! The sraws bend a little but are not very flexible and when a force (hand) slms into them they crack in the middle
 
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get 10,000 straws and 100m of tape and then start building and dropping. use your intuition to get started, but test, test some more, and then do some more tests; you get the idea :smile:.
 

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